• Age groups: 4-7s
• Subjects: Science, Environment & society
• Topics: Transport

Curriculum links

England

Mathematics

Measurement

Science

Working scientifically

Pupils should be taught to:

• ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways
• gather and record data to help in answering questions.

Scotland

Numeracy and mathematics

Number, money and measure

• I have experimented with everyday items as units of measure to investigate and compare sizes and amounts in my environment, sharing my findings with others. (MNU 0-11a)
• I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. (MNU 1-11a)

Sciences

Forces, electricity and waves

• Through everyday experiences and play with a variety of toys and other objects, I can recognise simple types of forces and describe their effects. (SCN 0-07a)
• By investigating forces on toys and other objects, I can predict the effect on the shape or motion of objects. (SCN 1-07a)

Wales

Mathematics

Space, shape and measures

Understanding and using measures

Pupils should be taught to:

• compare and order objects, and events in time, using appropriate language, by direct comparison, and then using common non-standard and standard units of length, mass and capacity
• choose and use simple measuring instruments, reading and interpreting numbers and scales with some accuracy

Science

Physical processes

Forces and Motion

Pupils should be taught:

• to describe the movement of familiar things
• that a push or pull can make something speed up, slow down or change direction

Northern Ireland

Mathematics and Numeracy

Measures

Pupils should be enabled to:

• know and use the most commonly used units to measure in purposeful contexts
• choose and use simple measuring instruments, reading and interpreting them with reasonable accuracy

The World Around Us

Movement and Energy

Children are learning:

• that the strength of a push or pull can make things speed up or move more slowly (Science & Technology)